2.25.2013

NOTD: Julep Michelle


One coat of Julep Michelle. Navy Blue Crème.

Personal opinion… the nail polish world is seriously lacking in the navy blue department; but Julep’s Michelle definitely makes up for it {hello, one-coater here!}. While deep crimsons and plums oftentimes take on a gothic / vampy look that can be a bit rebellious, Michelle tends to veer more towards the sophisticated spectrum due to the dusty undertones of the color. I love pairing this shade with casual denim; but it is an incredibly smart, office-appropriate shade for those who want a color with more personality than, say, a soft pink.

P.S. Apologies that my hand looks deathly pale in these pictures; it was overcast out when I took them, and the result was...corpse-like. Ho hum...


What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?

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xoxox

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31 comments

ellie said...

What a striking color! Love this Navy blue. I'm wearing Orley's Buried Treasure. And I love it.

ivy's closet said...

Love your instagrams! I definitely have this color on my wish list now! I need to start finding my greens for March. Funny, it was March that got me started wearing nail polish last year in the first place.

mazzymay said...

Pretty! Pretty! Excellent undertones!

Going for the gold with Milani 3D holographic 510.

www.janetteria.com said...

Perfect color!

Paulina said...

Pretty color;)

Unknown said...

Amazing color, I want it :)) Today I'm rocking Chanel Pirate (bright red), my favourite shade :)

Happy Monday!

Unknown said...

Such a lovely colour! I've no polish on the nails at the moment. Giving them some air!

Couture Carrie said...

Amazing mani, darling!
Love this shade ~ so rich!

xoxox,
CC

Denisa said...

That is very nice color and I have something like that too at home. Have a great day.

http://www.fashiondenis.com/

Tiina A said...

Looks gorgeous!

My nails are blue as well, but more icy:
http://www.shoptravelfood.blogspot.com/2013/02/nail-it.html

Unknown said...

That color is so gorgeous I love love love it! I can't believe it's by Julep :)

k said...

that is a great color!

knockingonfashionsdoor said...

It´s a very good news that you can wear a one-coater nail lacquer: easier to use!! This colour is so elegant!!

Sara said...

I love this shade! Your nails are striking, but pretty!

Unknown said...

I LOVE this color on you Erika! The navy from my line last spring is still one of my faves (and one of the few I actually got to keep and refused to sell the last bottle, lol) - I think it looks amazing on every skin tone!

xo Mary Jo

Oh to Be a Muse said...

I like this navy blue--I actually don't have any polishes this color. Today I'm wearing a peach color called Ginger because it actually smells like ginger!

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Why Girls Are Weird said...

That color is SO cool!

Shooting Stars Mag said...

I really like the purple aspect...that's the color I thought it was at first. Lovely!

Kathryn said...

This is such a pretty color, I'm always on the lookout for a good navy blue so I may have to check this one out :)

Midnight Cowgirl said...

Fabulous color!

Alexa said...

Ooh love it! Looks great on your fingers! :)

Leonor said...

amazing color! I have a very similar one and I love it! would you like to follow each other on GFC, facebook and bloglovin?? let me know dear:)) happy week!:)

Leonor
thesparklinglemon.blogspot.com

Sherin said...

Such a fun shade. I love the dark blue colour here!

Dina's Days said...

I love all of your nail instagram photos! I love navy polish. This week I'm wearing OPI's Mod About You with Pink Yet Lavender over it. I look like an 8 year old girl but I like it!

elle [wonderfelle world] said...

Ooo I really love this color - I might need some navy blue in my life... for my toes at least! My work-appropriate manis are always lame in comparison to your fun ones - currently wearing one of the OPI ballet collection soft shades though I have no idea which one it is!

Elly @ Caribbean Living said...

A one-coater??! Seriously? Wow, that looks fantastic and such a deep colour for just one layer. Loving the colour, and your rings are so cute too!

Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persie said...

This is my favorite color you've ever done! Serious. I love, love, love, love, LOVE it. I seriously wish I had your passion for my nails- spectacular.

Anonymous said...

Love the navy blue!!!

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HighlandFling said...

I Love your nail shape (this sounds weird... but it is meant in a nice way!). That little above knuckle ring is lovely too!!

E x

Mama Fashionista said...

What a gorgeous shade! I love creme's and glitters and I so wish I had this shade form Julep! I have a similar color (can't recall the name right now)but it has shimmer. I might need to see if I can get this as an add on in my next box...

Anonymous said...

I have gel nails!!!! I couldn't wait to get time to comment a bad pic is on my blog lol i love that color. LOL so dark I'm so looking into it.

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